Ascarat: Holiday Apartments and Houses

Respyrénées in Ascarat organizes stays in nature throughout the year. These include individual and guided hikes, trail running, cycling tours, and mountain biking activities. Respyrénées also offers guided snowshoe hikes, trekking, and electric mountain biking, as well as individual tours by electric bicycle. Luggage transport is available, and groups are welcome.

For planning your own trip, the desire to rent a holiday apartment in Ascarat may be the starting point.

Nature

The Itarako d'Ascarat orientation table offers a view of the vineyards and the Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port valley. The first part of the route to the orientation table can be reached by car; the last 300 meters must be covered on foot.

The Pic d'Arradoi, Jara, and Beharria are located in the immediate vicinity of Ascarat; each of these three points is considered a summit. Artzainharria, which is also considered a summit, is likewise located in the vicinity of Ascarat.

Wine and Gastronomy

The Domaine Apelxenia in Ascarat is part of the AOC Irouléguy, farms its vineyards organically, and produces red and white wine. A guided cellar tour is available by prior appointment, as is access to the boutique. Domaine Apelxenia offers free tastings; tours are available in French, English, Basque, and Spanish.

Culture and History

The Château de Fargas is an 18th-century building that was renovated to accommodate Ascarat's town hall and several apartments. A 4,000 m² public park with children's play equipment and a community garden was created in front of the Château de Fargas.

The wider regional area around Ascarat is home to the Real Colegiata de Santa María de Roncesvalles church, the Iglesia San Juan Bautista church, and the Iglesia Santa María church.

Other places: Luc-Armau, Susmiou, Montaut, Assat, Urdès, Sauguis-Saint-Étienne, Lasseube, Cambo-Les-Bains

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